Hallstead v. Perrigo

August 29, 1907, the defendant in a written statement duly authorized the plaintiff to sell the former’s land. The following is a copy of the writing, omitting matters of description:

“James E. I’errigo of Albion, of the county of Boone and the State of Neb., do hereby authorize L. E. Hall-stead, of Petersburg, Nebraska, to bargain and sell the above lands at the price set forth and do hereby agree that I will convey as above said lands on sale of the same. I further agree that the above described lands shall be left with said L. E. Hallstead, for sale as above Jan. ! from date hereof and…